Holly Skeen
West Palm Beach
Summary
Dynamic Construction Project Manager with extensive experience at Palm Beach County, specializing in project management and financial analysis. Successfully managed contract negotiations and vendor relationships, ensuring timely project completion within budget constraints. Recognized for fostering strong client relationships and implementing robust safety protocols that drive project success. Proven ability to prepare comprehensive construction documents, estimate costs, and coordinate project schedules to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with legal teams to ensure all contracts, permits, and licenses were in place before project commencement.
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Investigated any site issues that could affect the success of the project.
- Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
- Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and other specialists throughout the duration of the project.
- Provided training sessions for new staff members regarding protocols and procedures.
- Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
- Fostered relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and securing future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project budgets, tracking expenditures against financial forecasts.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with construction contract documents and contractor safety program.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
Buyer
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Resolved discrepancies in invoices and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in billing and inventory.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts met all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Implemented contractual documentation into purchase order, encompassing corporate and government requirements.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
Technical Aide
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained documentation of changes made to existing systems or configurations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding information security practices.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding product features and functions.
- Provided training to end users on the use of various applications and technologies.
Equity Trader
Morgan Stanley, Capital Markets
Boca Raton
03.2005 - 05.2014
- Implemented best practices related to risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Made bids and offers to buy or sell securities.
- Performed complete audit of each mutual fund to identify highest possible results.
- Discussed client financial options to keep customers informed regarding transactions.
- Applied strict company and regulatory standards when producing contracts and documentation.
- Performed detailed research into individual companies to evaluate their potential as investments.
- Delivered presentations to key decision makers and offered financial recommendations.
- Negotiated contracts for improved pricing and terms of business with suppliers.
- Built positive and productive customer connections to drive consistent sales.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Project management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Financial analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Site inspection
Certification
- Asphalt level 1 certified
- Advanced Maintenance of Traffic certified
- Excel Levels 1 -3 certified
- Word levels 1-3 certified
Accomplishments
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Palm Beach County
03.2025 - Current
Buyer
Palm Beach County School District
06.2016 - 12.2022
Technical Aide
Palm Beach County School District
06.2014 - 06.2016
Equity Trader
Morgan Stanley, Capital Markets
03.2005 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Florida State University
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